Dove.- Tracie Bliss, daughter of Lewis and Ellen (Ritchie) Carr, was born Aug. 5, 1894; died at her home in Fulks Run, Va., Oct. 29, 1967; aged 73 y. 2 m. 24 d. On June 22, 1913, she was married to Jasper L. Dove, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ivan), one daughter (Mrs. Ethel Hoover), 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grand-children, 2 sisters (Mrs. Violet Dove and Mrs. Vergie Lantz), and 3 brothers (Elmer, Erie, and Blain). She was a member of the Hebron Church. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Grove Church of the Brethren, Nov. 1, in charge of A. T. Rollins and Donald Bare.
Gehman.- Pharos A., son of Daniel and Mary Ann (Detweiler) Gehman, was born in Plumstead Twp. (Pa.), Oct. 21, 1888; died of coronary occlusion at his home in Line Lexington, Pa., Oct. 25, 1967; aged 79 y. 4. He was married to Mamie Mininger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wilmer and Claude M.), one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Clyde Fretz), 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Ephraim and A. Lincoln). He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 29, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Russell B. Musselman.
Heatwole.- Jacob Fredrick, son of Manassa and Margaret (Weaver) Heatwole, was born at Dayton, Va., Feb. 18, 1875; died at Harrisonburg, Va. Oct. 1, 1967; aged 92 y. 7 m. 13 d. On Aug. 13, 1899, he was married to Lydia Weaver, who died Oct. 16, 1922. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Lucille Carper and Mrs. Margaret Lokey) and one sister (Mrs. Sophia M. Movers). One son (Marvin) and 2 daughters (Almetta and Mrs. Sadie McDorman) preceded him in death. He was a member of Weavers Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 3, in charge of Lloyd S. Horst and M. Simeon Heatwole.
Hershberger.- Katie, daughter of Levi M. and Katie Ann (Gindlesperger) Thomas, was born at Thomas Milk, Pa., July 26, 1904; died at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Nov. 1, 1967: aged 63 y. 3 m. 5 d. On Dec. 24, 1922, she was married to William C. Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs David Yoder and Elma Mae-Mrs. Noah Yoder) 12 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and one grandchild. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Blough Church, Nov. 5, with Harry C. Blough and Elvin Holsopple officiating.
Lint.- Emma, daughter of Jacob and Ellen (Fry) Yoder, was born in Scalp Level, Pa., Aug. 8, 1896; died at the Westmorland Hospital, Greensburg, Pa., Sept. 18, 1967; aged 71 y. 1 m. 10 d. She was married to John M. Lint, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Robert, Charles, Irvin, Emmie-Mrs. Charles Miller, John, Ray, Dorothy-Mrs. Harold Brown, Fred, William, and Donna-Mrs. Edward Sellers), 23 grandchildren. 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and one sister. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. She united with the Mennonite Church many years ago. Funeral services were held at the Joseph H. Hoffman Funeral Home, Boswell Pa., Sept. 21, with Harry C. Blough in charge; interment in Blough Cemetery.
Moyer.- Theodore F., son of Abraham M. and Anna (Fly) Moyer, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 9, 1883; died of heart failure at the Garden Court Convalescent Home, Doylestown, Pa., Nov 3, 1967; aged 84 y. 25 d. On Sept. 26, 1906; he was married to Lucy Ann Moyer, who died Dec. 13, 1964. Surviving are 2 sons (Edward and Carroll ), one daughter (Janet), 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister. Two children died in infancy. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 7, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.
Neff.- Anna S., daughter of Hiram G. and Annie (Sensenig) Warfel, was born in Conestoga Twp., (Pa.), Dec. 11, 1892; passed away at the Quarryville (Pa.) Presbyterian Home, after a prolonged illness, Sept. 15, 1967; aged 74 y. 9 m. 4 d. On Feb 8, 1916, she was married to Chester H. Neff, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anna and Betty-Mrs. Richard Pellman) and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of the Slackwater Church, where her husband served as deacon. Funeral services were held at the Quarryville Home, with Lawrence Andres in charge, and at the Masonville Church, with Wilbur Martin officiating.
Nunemaker.- Enos E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Nunemaker, was born at Sterling, Ill., Apr. 27, 1887; died at Sterling, Oct. 22, 1967; aged 80 y. 5 m. 25 d. On Nov. 24, 1910, he was married to Ada E. Book, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Layton and Weldon), 3 brothers (Samuel, Harvey, and Charles), and one sister (Mrs. Katie Hess). He was a member of the Science Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 24, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter and A. C. Good.
Schlatter.- William, son of John and Katie (Miller) Schlatter, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Aug. 30, 1885; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona. Iowa, following a brief illness, Nov 4, 1967; aged 82 y. 2 m. 5 d. On Sept. 6, 1908, he was married to Lydia H. Slagel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Orie W. and L. William), one granddaughter, 2 brothers (Dave and John) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Simon Gingerich and Mrs. Cornelius Schrock). He was preceded in death by one sister (Anna-Mrs. Emery Yoder). He was a member of the Kalona Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 7, in charge of John P. Duerksen and Vernon Gerig.
Steckly,.- Ida Adela, daughter of George and Phyllis Weber, was born near Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 20, 1890; died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Gait, Ont., July 16, 1967; aged 77 y 2 m. 26 d. On Nov. 23, 1927, she was married to Joseph Steckly, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lyal and Mearl), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Ervin), and one sister (Nettie). One daughter predeceased her in 1962. She was a member of the Preston Church, where funeral services were held July 19, with Rufus Jutzi officiating; interment in Hagey Cemetery.
Stutzman.- Perry, son of William and Elizabeth (Troyer) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Neb. July 31, 1885; died at Seward, Neb., Oct. 23, 1967; aged 82 y. 2 m. 23 d. On Feb. 21, 1907, he was married to Lena Rediger, who preceded him in death in 1952. Surviving are one son (Lloyd), 3 daughters (Meriel-Mrs. Floyd Stauffer, Vada-Mrs. Ray Allen Stutzman, and Berdean-Mrs. Orie Oswald), 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grand-children, and 2 sisters (Alma-Mrs. Lee Schweitzer and Ada-Mrs. Emory Schweitzer). Six brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Bellwood Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 26, in charge of John M. Landis and Morris Stauffer; burial in East Fairview Cemetery.
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Cressman.- Ivan S., son of Moses and Elizabeth (Shantz) Cressman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Mar. 3, 1884; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 10, 1967; aged 83 y. 8 m. 7 d. On Sept. 22, 1909, he was married to Clara Shantz, who died Sept. 29, 1959. Surviving are one daughter (Myrtle), one brother (Addison S.), and one sister (Mrs. Effie Snyder). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 13, with Robert N. Johnson officiating.
Dietz.- John, son of Henry and Margaret (Moogk) Dietz, was born in Waterloo Twp., Feb. 16, 1880; died at the K & W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 2, 1967; aged 87 y. 6 m. 17 d. On Jan. 26, 1927, he was married to Ida Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Earl and Clare), one daughter (Magdalene-Mrs. Roy Heyer), one step-sister (Mrs. Anna Cuseek), and 4 grandchildren. He was predeceased by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 5, with Gerald Schwartzentruber officiating.
Duft.- Lloyd Chestley, son of Jasper and Annie (Hawk) Duft, was born near Thayer, Kan., en route by covered wagon to Denver, Colo., Jan. 15, 1900. On May 12, 1920, he was married to Mary Mae Ummel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Chestley L., LaVern W., and Buddy L.), 4 grandchildren, and one sister (Eva-Mrs. H. C. Cofer). He was preceded in death by one brother (Earl) and one sister (Iva). He was a member of the Evening Shade Church, Edwards, Mo., where funeral services were held Nov. 21, with Maynard Yoder and Protus Brubaker officiating; interment in Highland Gardens, Cemetery, Sedalia, Mo.
Ebersole.- Roy Henry, son of David and Hettie (Frey) Ebersole, was born in Whiteside Co., Ill., Feb. 26, 1892; died at Moline (Ill.) Public Hospital, from head injuries incurred in a fall, Nov. 11, 1967; aged 75 y. 8 m. 16 d. On Nov. 26, 1914, he was married to Ruth Nice, who died Nov. 19, 1933. On Oct. 16, 1964, he was married to Retha Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 9 daughters (Cath- erine-Mrs. Charles Johnson, Miriam-Mrs. Ralph Shank, Gertrude-Mrs. George E. Campbell, Belve-Mrs. Lester Robinson, Anita-Mrs. Douglas Oberg, Pauline-Mrs. Donald Dickhut, Betty-Mrs. Eugene Sutter, Suellen, and Verna), 7 sons (Everett Roy, Charles Edward, Russell Philip, Eugene David, Willard George, Robert Louis, and Roy, Jr.), 4 brothers (Loyd, Frank, Milton, and Amos), 2 sisters (Bertha-Mrs. David Conrad and Ann-Mrs. W. R. Saillard), 46 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Science Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 14, with Edwin J. Stalter and A. C. Good officiating.
Herr.- John R., son of Adam N. and Lizzie (Krieder) Herr, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 13, 1894; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Nov. 7, 1967; aged 73 y. 3 m. 24 d. On Nov. 27, 1917, he was married to Edith G. Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. J. Parke Mellinger and Edith L.), one sister (Blanche-Mrs. Clarence Burkholder), and 5 grand-children. He was a member of the Millersville Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 11, with Abram Charles, Jr, and Herbert Fisher officiating.
Hershey.- John W., son of John K. and Mary Hershey, was born near Paradise, Pa., Feb. 5, 1898; died at his home in Downingtown, Pa., Sept. 7, 1967; aged 69 y. 7 m. 2 d. On July 23, 1926, he was married to Elizabeth Kitch, who survives. Also surviving are one adopted daughter (Mrs. Katherine Murphey), 2 sisters (Ruth-Mrs. Willis H. Hershey and Mary), and 2 brothers (Paul M. and George K.). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter (Patricia), an infant son (Jack), one brother (Lloyd), and 2 sisters (Rhoda and Anne). He was a member of the Society of Friends (Quakers). Funeral services were held at Paradise Church, Sept. 10, with Francis Brown and J. Robert Hershey officiating.
King.- Phebe Esther, daughter of Levi L. and Salome Ann (Yoder) King, was born at Belleville, Pa., Mar. 15, 1906; died of a heart attack, Nov. 11, 1967; aged 61 y. 7 m. 27 d. Surviving is one sister (Sara). She was a member of the Allens- ville Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 14, with Nelson Roth, J. Elrose Hartzler, and Raymond Peachey officiating.
Lehman.- David B., son of Daniel and Mary (Berg) Lehman, was born at Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1890; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Orrville, Oct. 4, 1967; aged 77 y. 8 m. 22 d. On Feb. 2,1921, he was married to Alta Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Elmer), 2 grandchildren, and one brother (Benjamin F.). A daughter (Dorothy) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Crown Hill Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 7, with Wilmer J. Hartman, Elmer Hilty, and Noah Hilty officiating.
Leis.- Amos, son of Christian and Catherine (Lichty) Leis, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., July 2, 1892; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Oct. 28, 1967; aged 75 y. 3 m. 26 d. On Oct. 23, 1917, he was married to Nancy Steinman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Gordon, Leroy, and Omar), 14 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Sarah-Mrs. Norman Wahl and Kate-Mrs. Daniel Gerber). He was predeceased by 4 brothers. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 31, with Alvin Leis and Chris 0. Erb officiating.
Maxwell.- Edna, daughter of Emery and Emma (Zuercher) Weaver, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1914; died at Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1967; aged 53 y. 8 m. 24 d. On Sept. 30, 1934, she was married to War- ner Maxwell, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Carl), one daughter (Esther-Mrs. Edwin Frink), one brother (Oscar), and 7 grandsons. She was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 14, with Paul Hummel officiating.
Moyer.- Bertha, daughter of Abraham and Amanda (Kratz) Alderfer, was born near Skippack, Pa., Feb. 15, 1890; died at Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 8, 1967; aged 77 y. 7 m. 23 d. On Jan. 11, 1908, she was married to Frank L. Moyer, who died June 24, 1963. Surviving are 9 children (Edna-Mrs. Harvey Kratz, Marvin, Amanda-Mrs. Jonas Kratz, Abram, Frank, Jacob, Ruth-Mrs. John Marczuk, Naomi-Mrs. John Krall, and Kathryn-Mrs. Russell Halteman), 5 brothers and sisters (Mrs. Susan Moyer, Howard, Mrs. Wilmer Kulp, Isaac, and Mrs. Jacob Stoudt), 40 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. One son (Wilmer) and one brother (Warren) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 12, with Henry L. Ruth and Willis Miller officiating.
Oswald.- Benjamin D., was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Jan. 7, 1885; died Nov. 1, 1967; aged 82 y. 9 m. 25 d. On Jan. 6, 1910, he was married to Martha Troyer Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Truman, Fannie-Mrs. Titus Yoder, Edna-Mrs. Ray Welty, Raymond, Violet-Mrs. George Blough, Edith-Mrs. Virgil Welty, and Wilbur), one stepdaughter (Florence-Mrs.Milford Miller), 34 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren, one brother (Sanford), 2 sisters (Pricella Miller and Lydia-Mrs. Perry Hostetler), and 2 half brothers (Levi and Oren). Six brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the North Goshen (Ind.) Church, with Russell Krabill and A. Don Augsburger officiating; interment in Topeka (Ind.) Cemetery.
Radford.- Mabel E., daughter of George and Minnie (Shertz) Summer, was born Mar. 13, 1905; died at Lansing, Mich., Nov. 13, 1967; aged 62 y. 8 m. On Feb. 6. 1941, she was married to Scott Radford, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, one daughter (Mn. Gary Hoskins), 3 sisters (Mrs. Vernon Beck, Mrs. James Tanner, and Ruth), and 3 brothers (Raymond, Dennis, and Milo). She was a member of the Bethel Church (Ashley, Mich.). Funeral services were held at the Estes-Leadley Funeral Home, Lansing. Nov. 16, with A. Lehman Longenecker officiating; interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Ramer.- Jonathan Paul, son of Ivan and Rachel (Ramer) Ramer, was born at Lebanon, N.H., Dec. 31, 1964; died by drowning at Bamaji Lake, Ont., Aug. 21, 1967; aged 2 y. 7 m. 21 d. Surviving besides his parents are one brother (Wesley), grand-parents (Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Ramer and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ramer), one great-grandmother (Mrs. Daniel Ramer), and one great-grandfather (Joseph Martin). Funeral services were held at the chapel at Bamaji Lake, with Irwin Schantz and Paul Hoover officiating; interment in Slate Falls Indian Cemetery.
Ringler.- Calvin G., son of Galintine and Polly Ringler, was born in Lagrange, Ind., Sept. 21, 1889; died Aug. 11, 1967; aged 77 y. 11 m. 10 d. He was married to Anna Eash, who died in January 1939. On Oct. 25, 1942, he was married to Ada Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Omer Hochstetler, Beulah-Mrs. Charles Redford, Kathryne-Mrs. Emanuel Hershberger, Naomi-Mrs. Raymond Egbert, and La Verne-Mrs. Orvie Yoder), 4 sons (Olen, Edwin, Joseph, and Timothy), 16 grand-children, 13 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (James, George, and Olen). Two children (Mollie and John) preceded him in death. In 1926, he was ordained to the ministry at the Lake View Church near Wolford, N.D. He served in North Dakota and at Limon, Colo. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Colorado Springs. Funeral services were held at the Chapel of Memories, in charge of E. M. Yost and E. E. Showalter; interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Schrock.- Amelia, daughter of Jacob S. and Annie (Beachy) Miller, was born near Grantsville, Md.; died at her home near Springs, Pa., Aug. 10, 1967; aged 82 y. She was married to Alvin C. Schrock, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Allen), 7 daughters (Alta, Mrs. Naomi Green, Mrs. Emma Kinsinger, Mrs. Orpha Shrader, Mrs. Evelyn Kaufman, Ada, and Elnora), 2 brothers (Simon and Noah J.), one sister (Mrs. Lucy Swartzendruber), 13 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Springs Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 12, with James Burkholder officiating.
Smith.- Katie, daughter of Peter and Anna (Fry) Unruh, was born near Durham, Kan., Jan. 6, 1885; died at Kiowa County Hospital, Greensburg, Kan., Sept. 5, 1967; aged 82 y. 7 m. 30 d. On Aug. 18, 1907, she was married to Cornelius T. Smith, who died Feb. 4, 1946. Surviving are 4 children (Viola-Mrs. Willie Dirks, Beatrice-Mrs. Harvey Schmidt, Edna-Mrs. Elmer Schmidt, and Dennis), 7 grand-children. 9 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (J. P., Joseph, Isaac, and Samuel), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Marv Schmidt, Mrs. Margaret Williamson, and Mrs. Edith Eichenour). Four daughters (Laura Rosalee, Della Myrtle, Naomi Irene, and Lillian June) and one grandchild preceded her in death. She was a member of the Greensburg Church, where funeral services were held, with Calvin R. King officiating; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Steinman.- Allen, son of Christian and Veronica (Gingerich) Steinman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont.. Feb. 24, 1889; died at the Stratford Hospital, Nov. 9, 1967; aged 78 y. 8 m. 16 d. Surviving are one brother (Harvey) and one sister (Emma-Mrs. Ezra Roth). He was a member of the Tavistock Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, Nov. 12, in charge of Newton Gingrich, assisted by David Schwartzentruber and Daniel Wagler.
Weirich.- Elizabeth, was born in Allen Co., Ind., Oct 11 1893; died at the Goshen General Hospital, Nov. 20, 1967; aged 74 y. 1 m. 9 d. On Jan. 29, 1914, she was married to Levi Weirich, who died July 2, 1965. Surviving are 3 sons (Milo, Harvey, and Eli), 6 daughters (Ida-Mrs. Howard Miller, Mrs. Rose Yutzy, Sylvia-Mrs. Howard Cross, Margueritte-Mrs. Lou Lengacher, Naomi-Mrs. Ammon Schrock, and Verna-Mrs. Edward Helmuth), 31 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. May Schmucker), and 4 brothers (Joseph, David, Noah, and Samuel Zehr). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., where funeral services were held, with Samuel Troyer and Wilbur Yoder officiating.
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Bender.- Melvin W., son of Noah S. and Magdalena (Ruby) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Jan. 21, 1907; died at Strathroy General Hospital, Strathroy, Ont., Nov. 17, 1967; aged 60 y. 9 m. 27 d. On Oct. 15, 1929, he was married to Mabel Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Grace-Mrs. Kenneth Schwartzentruber, Elaine-Mrs. Daniel Zehr, Mary-Mrs. Robert Johnston, Janice-Mrs. Aden Brubacher, Doreen-Mrs. Jerry Ropp, Gerald, John, Darlene, Cynthia, and George), 14 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Verda, Mrs. Reuben Gingerich, and Mrs. Curtis Gingerich), and 5 brothers (Reuben, Elton, Curtis, Ervin, and Ezra). He was preceded in death by one son (Ray). Funeral services were held at the Nairn Church, Nov. 20, with Wilfred Schlegel and Mel Otterbein officiating.
Clemens.- Wellington Nyce, son of Garret and Sallie (Nyce) Clemens, was born near Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 16, 1891; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 24, 1967; aged 76 y. 9 m. 8 d. On Nov. 23, 1912, he was married to Mary Moyer, who died Mar. 25, 1960. Surviving are one foster son (Harrison Hackman), 3 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. John Ruth, Mary-Mrs. Jacob Alderfer, Fannie-Mrs. Levi Landis, and Anna-Mrs. Clarence Freed). One sister (Sallie) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 27, with Willis Miller and Henry Ruth officiating.
Eby.- Eileen Marie, daughter of Isaac K. and Janet L. (Lynch) Eby, was born at Ephrata, Pa., Mar. 26, 1958; died Oct. 7, 1967, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., from viral encephalitis following a 3-day illness; aged 9 y. 6 m. 11 d. Surviving besides her parents are 3 sisters (Karen Jean, Sandra Louise, and Charlotte Kay), maternal grandmother (Mrs. Anna M. Lynch), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Aaron B. Eby). Funeral services were held at the Indiantown Church, Oct. 11, with Isaac Gehman, Henry Fox, and Lester Martin officiating.
Erb.- James C., son of Joseph and Virginia (Christner) Erb, was born at Flint, Mich., July 23, 1952; died near his home in Alden, N.Y., as a result of a gunshot wound, Nov. 23, 1967; aged 15 y. 4 m. He was preceded in death by an infant sister (Sandra Lee). Surviving are his parents, one brother (Joseph, Jr), and his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Christner). He was a member of the Alden Church.
Heishman.- William Thomas, son of Thomas and Sarah (Barbe) Heishman, was born at Wardensville, W. Va., May 2, 1887; died of a heart attack at Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 13, 1967; aged 80 y. 5 m. 11 d. In March 1910, he was married to Rebecca Landacre, who died Aug. 12, 1926. On May 10, 1924, he was ordained to the ministry at Crest Hill Church, Wardensville, W. Va. Surviving are 3 children (Raymond, Alma Seitz, and Edgar). Funeral services were held at Crest Hill Church, Oct. 17, with Harold G. Eshleman and Ward Shank officiating.
Hostetler.- Amanda D., daughter of Jonathan Y. and Mary (Yoder) Kurtz, was born at Belleville, Pa., Sept. 1, 1897; died at Sterling, Ill., Sept. 2, 1967; aged 70 y. 1 d. On Nov. 30, 1916, she was married to John Y. Byler, who died Sept. 21, 1944. On Nov. 9, 1958, she was married to John L. Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and one daughter (Willie, Edna-Mrs. Jesse Zook, Jon- athan, Pollard, Irvin, and Martin), 2 stepsons (Levi and Roy), 3 stepdaughters (Carrie-Mrs. Dave Eash, Ella Mae-Mrs. Warren Long, and Elsie-Mrs. Roy J. Headings), 23 grandchildren, 21 step-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren, and one brother (John E.). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Harvey and Leroy), 3 sisters, 2 brothers, one granddaughter, and one stepgrandson. She was a member of the Fairfield Amish Church, Tampico, Ill. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove Church, Belleville, Pa.
Jantz.- Emil M., son of Jacob and Susanna (Redger)Jantz, was born in McPherson Co., Kan., Sept. 12, 1884; died at Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kan., of heart failure, Nov. 10, 1967; aged 83 y. 1 m. 28 d. On Feb. 21, 1912, he was married to Sarah J. Holdeman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children, (Milferd, Winston, Kerwin, Floris-Mrs. Ivan Miller, and Beryl-Mrs. Paul Isaak) and 2 brothers (Ezra and Jonas). He was a member of the Hesston Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 13, with Peter B. Wiebe and James Horsch officiating; interment in Meridian Cemetery.
Jenkins.- Mary Adda, daughter of Henry T. and Sarah (Hall) Lett, was born in Camden Co., Mo., Jan. 4, 1889; died at Versailles, Mo., Nov. 23, 1967; aged 78 y. 10 m. 19 d. She was married to William H. Jenkins, who died May 12, 1955. Surviving are 2 sons (Glen and Clarence), 2 daughters (Mrs Hazel Barnes and Mrs. Opal Brown), 6 grand-children, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. William Beard). A son (Donald Wayne) and an infant daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Church. Funeral services were held at the Kidwell Funeral Home, Nov. 25, with Allen Zook and Leroy Gingerich officiating.
Lehman.- Anna R., daughter of Benjamin and Emma (Rhinhart) Hess, was born Nov. 18, 1887; died at her home in Millersville, Pa.. Nov. 18, 1967, on her 80th birthday. On Feb. 22, 1911, she was married to Walter S. Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Milton H., John D., Robert N., and Roy M.), 4 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Henry Gish, Anna Lois-Mrs. Emery Miller, Betty-Mrs. Christ Hostetter, and Gladys-Mrs. Harold Gehman), 24 grandchildren, 15 great-grand-children, 2 brothers (Aaron and Henry), and one sister (Emma-Mrs. Ira C. Herr). She was a member of the Millersville Church, where funeral serv- ices were held Nov. 22, with Abram Charles and Herbert Fisher officiating.
Lehman.- Milo, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Weaver) Lehman, was born in Osceola Co., Iowa; died suddenly at his home in Myerstown, Pa., Oct. 26, 1967; aged 70 y. He was married to Anna Geibel, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Arthur), 6 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Isaac Lentz, Anna Mary-Mrs. Elmer Ressler, Eleanor-Mrs. Paul Horst, Lillian-Mrs. Luke Kurtz, Esther-Mrs. Ivan Wiler, and Emma-Mrs. Phares Huber), 49 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. John Gingrich, Mrs. Amos Brubaker, Mrs. Clyde Sadler, and Mrs. Norman High). He was bishop of the Northern District of the Weaverland Conference. He was ordained to the ministry in 1944, serving 23 years. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, near Myerstown, Oct. 30.
Lewis.- Erma, daughter of Orange and Lydia (VanBuren) Backus, was born in Marion Twp., Apr. 20, 1895; died at McPherson Health Center, Howell, Mich., Nov. 23, 1967; aged 72 y. 7 m. 3 d. On Dec. 4, 1913, she was married to Leon Lewis, who died Mar. 20, 1930. Surviving are 2 sons (Warren C. and Beryl A.), one daughter (Mrs. Lyla Hollis), 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Mary Hanson, Mrs. Winifred McNeil, Mrs. Analets Clawson, and Mrs. Lavisa Flower), and 2 brothers (Ronald and Hollis). One daughter (Rose Ilene) died July 10, 1925. She was a member of the Calvary Church, Irvin C. Yoder officiated at the funeral service.
Miller.- Joe A., son of Andy J. and Katie Hershberger) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 16, 1929; died at Beach City, Ohio, as a result of a lift tractor upset, Nov. 22, 1967; aged 38 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Oct. 16, 1955, he was married to Amanda Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James), his parents, and 2 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Melvin Wengerd and Tena-Mrs. John Miller). One son preceded him in death in 1958. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 25, with Paul R. Miller and Albert C. Slabach officiating.
Roth.- Sylvia Mae, daughter of Martin and Katie (Marner) Troyer, was born in Miami Co., Ind., June 4, 1927; died of cancer at the Springfield (Ore.) Hospital, Nov. 8, 1967; aged 40 y. 5 m. 4 d. On June 14, 1952, she was married to Alan Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Alan Jeff), one daughter (Jill), 4 brothers (Joel, Willard, Omar, and Philip), and 2 sisters (Almeda-Mrs. Paul Hooley and Miriam-Mrs. Bernard Showalter). She was a member of the Springfield Christian Church. Funeral Services were neld at the Burns-Frederickson Funeral Home, Nov. 11, with Ray Tuttle and Earl Gibbs officiating; interment in Lane Memorial Gardens.
Stoltzfus.- Lydia H., daughter of Jacob and Malinda (Beiler) Hartz, was born near Morgantown, Pa., Dec. 28, 1882; died at Tel-Hai Rest Home, Honey Brook, Pa.. Nov. 11, 1967; aged 84 y. 10 m. 14 d. On Jan. 17, 1907, she was married to Syl- vanus Stoltzfus, who died Apr. 9, 1945. Surviving are 6 children (Ivan H., Ada, Ida, Mrs. Verna Yost, Grant M., and Mahlon), one brother (Amos), 20 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 14, with Ira Kurtz and C. J. Kurtz officiating.
Yoder.- Angela Maria, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Yoder, of Kansas City, Mo., was born Aug. 11. 1959; died Nov. 19, 1967, of cystic fibrosis; aged 8 y. 3 m. 8 d.
Yoder.- Anna C., daughter of Christian C. and Polly (Plank) Miller, was born in Shelby Co., Ill., Sept. 14, 1878; died at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kan., Nov. 16, 1967; aged 89 y. 2 m. 2 d. On Feb. 5, 1899, she was married to Cornelius T. Yoder, who died in Oct. 1900. On Feb. 10, 1904, she was married to Jacob E. Yoder, who died Apr. 20, 1954. Surviving are 3 sons (Tobias C., Edwin, and Moses), 5 daughters (Mrs. Wm. E. Bontrager, Mrs. Orie Troyer, Mrs. Paul Schrock, Mrs. Morris Bontrager, and Sarah), one brother (Mose P.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Susie Miller and Mrs. N. E. Miller), 34 grand-children, 54 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was a charter member of the Yoder Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 19, with Harry Diener officiating, assisted by Andrew Bontrager.
Yoder.- Esther Miller, daughter of Peter J. and Catherine (Brenneman) Miller, was born in McPherson Co., Kan., Mar. 15, 1883; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 21, 1967; aged 84 y. 8 m. 6 d. On Sept. 23, 1923, she was married to Arthur G. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 foster children (George and Gideon Yoder, Willis Reber, and Doris-Mrs. Marion Yoder), 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Jake and Noah), and one half sister (Ruth Miller). She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 23, with John Y. Swartzendruber and Dean Swartzendruber officiating; interment in Upper Deer Creek Cemetery.
Yoder.- Lydiann, daughter of Edward and Fannie (Yoder) Bontrager, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., July 2, 1900; died at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kan., Nov. 9, 1967; aged 67 y. 4 m. 7 d. On Dec. 24, 1922, she was married to Enos Yoder, who died Jan. 8, 1967. Surviving are her mother, 4 daughters (Mrs. Sylvia Miller, Mrs. Mary Kauffman, Mrs. Elnora Bitler, and Mrs. Doris Simpson), 2 sons (Melvin F. and Homer), 2 brothers (Wm. E. and Paul), 7 sisters (Mrs. Jerry J. Bontrager, Mrs. Jerry M. Yoder, Mrs. Harvey Schrock, Mrs. Alpha Kauffman, Mrs. Samuel Miller, Mrs. Samuel Bontrager, and Mrs. Roy Stutzman), and 21 grandchildren. She was a member of the Yoder Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 11, with Edward Yutzy and Andrew Bontrager officiating.
Yutzy.- Lizzie, daughter of Edward S. and Sarah (Troyer)
Schrock, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Apr. 29, 1885; died at
Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kan., Nov. 23, 1967; aged 82 y. 6
m. 24 d. On Jan. 31, 1907, she was married to Joseph M. Yutzy,
who survives*. Also surviving are 2 sons (Edward J. and Paul A.),
2 daughters (Mrs. Edward Roth and Mary), one sister (Mrs. J. S.
Troyer), 3 brothers (Ervin, Edward, and Tobe E.), 21 grandchildren,
and 28 great-grandchildren. One son and one daughter preceded
her in death. She was a member of the Yoder Church, where memorial
services were held Nov. 24, with Harry A. Diener and Gideon G.
Yoder officiating.
[*Correction - Joseph M. Yutzy died March 18, 1960, seven years before
Lizzie Yutzy - see GH April 19, 1960
- Granddaughter, Sondra Popp]
Ziegler.- Sallie L., daughter of Henry and Lizzie (Landis) Clemens, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., June 10, 1897; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 2, 1967; aged 70 y. 4 m. 23 d. On Sept. 25, 1919, she was married to Raymond H. Ziegler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Arlene, Mary Jane, and Mrs. Herbert Moyer), 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Rein L., George L., and Samuel L.), and 7 sisters (Lavina-Mrs. William Delp, Mrs. Katie Hagey, Lizzie-Mrs. Edwin Nyce, Naomi-Mrs. Paul Ruth, Eva-Mrs. Paul Delp, Mary-Mrs. Paul Alderfer, and Cora-Mrs. Linneaus Kulp). She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 6, with Henry Ruth and Willis Miller officiating.
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Bohrer.- Margaret (Bowers), Warfordsburg, Pa., was born Sept. 28, 1903; died suddently at her home, Sept. 25, 1967; aged 63 y. 11 m. 28 d. She is survived by one daughter (Helen Miller), 3 sons (Ellsworth, Clifton, and Franklin), 10 grand-children, 2 sisters (Reba Bishop and Freeda Faith), and 3 brothers (Walter, Raymond, and Earnest). She was a member of the Black Oak Church. Funeral services were held at the Grove Funeral Home, in charge of Michael M. Horst; interment in Black Oak Cemetery.
Bontrager.- Simon M., son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Bontrager, was born at Ingram, Wis., Mar. 2, 1922; died at Elkhart, Ind., from an accident due to electrical shock, Nov. 26, 1967; aged 45 y. 8 m. 24 d. On Aug. 15, 1948, he was married to Kathryn Marie Miller. On July 23, 1965, he was married to Donna Jean Unger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Vernon R., Gary A., Kevin L., Diane K., and Barbara J.), his parents, grandmother (Mrs. Anna Lehman), 3 brothers (Abraham, Jacob, and Reuben), and 6 sisters (Mrs. Erwin Mast, Mrs. Edna Beil, Mrs. Clarence Steinhaus, Mrs. Reuben Klein, Mrs. William Etter, and Amelia). He was a member of the Belmont Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 28, with Ray Bair and Nelson Kauffman officiating; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.
Brenneman.- Elnora, daughter of John and Mary (Thut) Hilty, was born in Hancock Co., Ohio, Oct. 5, 1884; died at Lima (Ohio) Memorial Hospital, Nov. 13, 1967; aged 83 y. 1 m. 8 d. On Feb. 15, 1911, she was married to Rhuda Brenneman, who died Mar. 26, 1961. Surviving are 2 sons (Leland and John M.), 2 daughters (Marjorie-Mrs. Ora Richer and Mary Florence), one sister (Mrs. Clara Neiswanger), and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of the Central Church, Elida, Ohio, where funeral services were held Nov. 16, with Walter Smeltzer officiating; interment in Salem Cemetery.
Burkholder.- John David, son of A. B. and Nancy (Weaver) Burkholder, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 10, 1873; died Nov. 23, 1967; aged 94 y. 3 m. 13 d. He was married three times to I. Dora Humbert, to Lomie Cline, and to Mary Catherine Barbe, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Bertha-Mrs. Paul Bender and Nellie -Mrs. Newton Weber), one sister (Mrs. Leon Davis), 2 brothers (Perry A. and Amos H.), 9 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. Two children preceded him in death (Lena-Mrs. Harry A. Brunk and John D., Jr.). He was a member of Weavers Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 26, with Mahlon Blosser, Daniel W. Lehman, Daniel Suter, and Dewitt Heatwole officiating.
Gerber.- Susie, daughter of Adam and Sarah (Welty) Schumacher, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 26, 1895; died at Wooster Community Hospital as the result of a pulmonary embolism Dec. 2, 1967; aged 72 y. 3 m. 6 d. On June 23, 1918, she was married to Earl Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Grace-Mrs. Dennis Lehman, Paul, Frank, June-Mrs. James Bixler, and Doris), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Homer and Henry), and one sister (Mrs. Lydiann Zimmerly). She was preceded in death by 2 infant sons and one infant daughter, 3 brothers (John, David, and Menno), and 2 sisters (Lizzie and Rhoda). She was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 5, with Bill Detweiler, Reuben Hofstetter, and Isaac Zuercher officiating.
Geyer.- William F., son of Julius and Bertha (Zilkey) Geyer, was born at Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 9, 1894; died of a heart attack at Johnstown Memorial Hospital, Dec. 5, 1967; aged 73 y. 10 m. 26 d. He was married to Bessie Stutzman, who preceded him in death. Later he was married to Edith Kaufman, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Walter) and 4 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Polca, Mrs. Pauline Dreier, Mrs. Minnie Vickroy, and Mrs. Mildred Miller). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 8, with John H. Kraybill and Aldus J. Wingard officiating; interment in Thomas Church Cemetery.
Good.- Viola H., daughter of Eli and Hettie (Hurst) Good, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Feb. 11, 1911; died at Reading (Pa.) Hospital, Dec. 4, 1967; aged 56 y. 9 m. 14 d. She was married to Amos G. Good, who died in 1959. Surviving are her mother, 8 children (Roseine-Mrs. Keller Sensenig, Amos B., Viola Mae-Mrs. Robert Hostetter, Marlin R., Carl D., Lorraine, Charlotte, and Darrel L.), 21 grandchildren, one brother (Mahlon), and 6 sisters (Mrs. Emma Messner, Katie-Mrs. Levi High, Alice-Mrs. Harvey Zimmerman, Anna Mary-Mrs. Paul Musser, Maggie-Mrs. Leroy High, and Elsie-Mrs. Raymond Good). She was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 6, in charge of H. Z. Good and Wilmer Leaman.
Hackman.- Joseph W., son of Joseph F. and Sophia (Wile) Hackman, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Feb. 12, 1884; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 23, 1967; aged 83 y. 9 m. 11 d. On Dec. 9, 1905 he was married to Katie L. Derstine, who died in March 1960. Surviving are 6 children (Linford, Wilmer, Susan-Mrs. Edwin Moyer, Verna-Mrs. Ernest Moyer, Walter, and Dorothy-Mrs. Paul Martin), 26 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Katie Moyer), and one brother (Morris W.). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 28, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Miller.- Naomi Susan, daughter of George and Susan (Hiser) Cook, was born Nov. 15, 1888; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Dec. 4, 1967; aged 79 y. 19 d. She was married to Charles Miller, who died in 1958. Surviving are 3 sons (Raymond, Roy, and Paul), 4 daughters (Mrs. Ethel Miller, Mrs. Earl Miller, Mrs. Clory Southerly, and Mrs. Paul Whetzel), one brother (John F.), 29 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of the Hebron Church. Funeral services were held at the Riverside EUB Church, Dec. 6, with A. T. Rollins and Donald Bare officiating; interment in Whitmer Cemetery.
Mills.- Theodore Harry, Jr., son of Harry and Wava (Stotler) Mills, was born at Warfordsburg, Pa., Sept. 3, 1940; died in an automobile accident, Nov. 5, 1967; aged 27 y. 2 m. 2 d. On June 18, 1962, he was married to Nancy Lee Forsythe, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, one daughter (Malinda Kay), 4 brothers (Harold, Gerald, Rodger, and Wilbur James), and 7 sisters (Peggy McCalister, Alice Younker, Edna Knable, Judy Truax, Susan Black, Mrs. Geo. Wong and Mrs. John Ducilla). He was a member of the Bethel Church. Funeral services were held at the Warfordsburg Presbyterian Church, Nov. 8, with Michael M. Horst officiating.
Reist.- Albert R., son of Simon and Wilhelmina (Kalbfleisch) Reist, was born at Glen Allan, Ont, Nov. 25, 1889; died at the Listowel Memorial Hospital, Nov. 14, 1967; aged 77 y. 11 m. 14 d. On Sept. 20, 1916, he was married to Mary Cherrey, who died in August 1953. Surviving are 2 sons (John and Nelson), 5 daughters (Sarah-Mrs. Norman Schlueter, Carrie-Mrs. Mervin Good, Winnie, Isabelle-Mrs. Wilfred Acheson, and Arnetta -Mrs. Mervin Lebold), 4 brothers (Clarence, Wilfred, Sydney, and Norman), 2 sisters (Rachel and Ivie), and 19 grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Moorefield Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 17, with Amos B. Martin and Elvon D. Burkholder officiating.
Schweitzer.- Phillip Lee, son of Lester and Jeannine (Oswald) Schweitzer, was stillborn at St. Francis Hospital. Grand Island, Neb., Nov. 22, 1967. Surviving, besides the parents, are 4 brothers (Ronald, Donald, Jonathan, and Alan), 3 sisters (Sharon, Rebecca, and Jewel), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Schweitzer and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Oswald). Graveside services were held at the Wood River Cemetery, Nov. 24, in charge of Willis Roth.
Smith.- Brenda Darlene, Linda Kay, and Kathy Lynne, daughters of Junior D. and Barbara (Ruppenthal) Smith, of Hancock, Md., were killed Nov. 27, 1967, in an automobile accident on their way home from a Christmas program practice at Black Oak Mennonite Church; ages 17, 14, and 7 years. Surviving, besides their parents, are one brother (Richard), 3 sisters (Jacqueline, Adaline, and Kimberly Ann), and grandparents (Conrad and Oeda Smith and Leslie Ruppenthal). They were attendants at the Black Oak Church. Funeral services were held at Warfordsburg, Pa., High School, with Michael M. Horst and Clyde Mosemann officiating; interment in Black Oak Cemetery.
Stoner.- Sabina, daughter of Martin and Mary (Kendig) Hamish, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 21, 1891; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Sept. 9, 1967; aged 75 y. 10 m. 19 d. On Apr. 24, 1924, she was married to Daniel Stoner, who died Mar. 9, 1929. Surviving are one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Norman Hertzter), one stepson (Paul), 5 grandchildren, one stepgrandchild, 2 step-great-grandchildren, one sister (Barbara), and one brother (Martin). She was a member of the New Providence Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 12, with Clayton Keener and Clyde Hostetter officiating.
Stover.- Edwin A., son of Edwin L. and Mary (Althouse) Stover, was born at Telford, Pa., Apr. 19, 1908; died of a heart condition at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 28. 1967; aged 59 y. 7 m. 9 d. On Sept. 21, 1926, he was married to Eva Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Betty-Mrs. John M. Grasse, Arden, Arlene-Mrs. Charles N. Mininger, Harold, Janet-Mrs. Arthur C. Eash, Mary-Mrs. Ralph K. Landes, and Linda-Mrs. Vernon K. Nyce), 16 grandchildren, one brother (William A.), one stepbrother (Clarence Musselman), and 2 step-sisters (Mrs. Warren Rittenhouse and Mrs. Donald Smoll). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 2, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
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